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Tech news roundup: Amazon Prime Day and the highest-rated workplaces of 2019
This week's TechRepublic and ZDNet stories include a breach of Sprint customers' data, notes from the Duo Security 2019 access report, and how execs are taking charge of digital transformation plans.
To the Moon: IBM and Univac, Apollo 11's integrators
Our second installment in our series is about IBM and UNIVAC, the two primary computer systems integrators for the Apollo missions.
To the Moon: Rocketdyne, the company that gave Apollo 11 liftoff
Our third installment in our series is about Rocketdyne, the company which built and designed the mighty rocket engines for the Saturn V.
How digital and marketing executives are taking charge of digital transformation
Spreading responsibility for digital transformation beyond the safe confines of the IT department creates benefits for your business and its customers.
One in five US tech employees abuse pain relief drugs, reveals study
There is nothing wrong with bonding over a beer or two after work, but when it becomes too much, it is important to spot the warning signs of substance abuse and addiction, according to a new study.
How much do influencers really earn? That depends on gender, among other factors
If you think you are an influencer – and want to earn cash for your efforts - be warned. You might not earn as much as you expect.
Firefox 68 is out: New dark reader view, better extensions, enterprise IT controls
Firefox 68 ushers in Mozilla's new recommended add-on program.
Three-quarters of US millennials believe job-hopping has helped advance their careers
If you manage millennials and millennial managers at work, you had better get more tech into the workplace to stop job-hopping, according to a new report.
One-third of gamers feel businesses don't care about them
Although gamers watch more videos than all other audiences, brands try to sell them useless products and services.
Workers waste half their time as they struggle with data
As data grows in complexity, data workers waste time searching for and preparing data instead of gaining insights according to a new report.
AI projects likely to face challenges, failures as bandwagon fills up, surveys say
IDC finds that a bevy of companies want to become AI first even though they may not have a strategy or idea of what cultural goal is exactly. Here's a look at a few other AI landmines.
Microsoft's Bill Gates: Steve Jobs cast spells on everyone but he didn't fool me
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates envies Steve Jobs' ability to mesmerize people with nonsense.
What if Microsoft had invented Android?
There are plenty of reasons why it never could have happened, but if Microsoft had created Android, the tech world would be very different today.
iCloud goes down: Apple joins the Google, Facebook, Cloudflare cloud outage club
What's going on? It's cloud outage month, and there's nothing users can do about it.
IT strategy: The CIO’s guide to getting stuff done
CIO Strategy: In an age of continuous digital transformation, CIOs must create coping strategies to ensure they can deliver on the expectations of the executive team.
Best-paid tech jobs, malware warnings and shadow IT: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
Cloud computing winners, IT security job salaries, 5G network plans: Tech research round-up
All the data that matters to you from the past month in technology news.
AI, cybersecurity, programming languages, smart speakers, and more: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
5 tips: Become a transformational CIO
A top CIO shares crucial points of advice on how to thrive as a technology-focused business leader.
What's in a name? These DevOps tools come with strange backstories
From Ansible to Vagrant, we take a look at 23 coding and DevOps tools with curious origin stories and strange-sounding names. Want to know the etymology of your favorite software? Browse this.
Industrial IoT, Apple, Cybersecurity, AI, and more: Research round-up
Facts and figures from the past month in technology news.
Five Brazilian tech startups you could be working for
The technology sector in the largest economy in the Southern Hemisphere is seeing a resurgence this year after a period of macroeconomic instability. We list some of Brazil's hottest startups that are on the lookout for talent.
Best live TV and video streaming services: Top picks for cord-cutters
Looking to ditch your cable package? Here are the absolute best alternatives -- whether you want to watch specific shows and movies on demand, stream live TV, or get access to archived libraries from specific networks.
Features we initially mocked, but then came to love
Many tech products are introduced with great fanfare and excitement. Customers flock to buy them, even sometimes standing in line for hours. But some products, and in particular, features, just don't inspire the same kind of buzz. In this gallery, we'll look at a bunch of features that inspired more "why" than "wow," but proved to be beloved by ZDNet's contributors and editors.
Best of MWC 2019: Cool tech you can buy or pre-order this year
Between all the 5G devices and foldable phones, it might seem like nearly everything announced at MWC 2019 is too futuristic to purchase soon. In reality, many of these new gadgets are already available to pre-order or will launch later this year. Here's the best tech we've spotted on the show floor that's releasing in 2019.
Who is really in the driver’s seat? Unknown digital threats to your car’s security
The technology managing the systems in our cars could be open drivers up to the risk of hacking. Find out the most common digital threats to our cars, and how you can reduce your risk.
Tech that stole our heart or broke it
With Valentine's Day around the corner, ZDNet's contributors and editors were reminded of all the technology they were infatuated with, either in their past or present, as well as anything that might've left them bitter and broken-hearted.
The rise of Julia, Brexit woes, tech investment, and digital transformation: Research round-up
All the charts that matter from the last month in technology news.
Star Trek technology still influential after over 50 years
The 20th century Earthlings who first tuned into the "Star Trek" television series in 1966 would certainly be amazed at how much science fiction is now science fact.
What do influencers look for when working with brands?
Using influencers is now a common practice across brands. But what things do influencers look for in order to work with your brand?
WA joins Aussie space efforts with AU$6m investment from Canberra
Western Australia will play its part in developing the country's space industry through the launch of a robotics and artificial intelligence mission control facility aimed at advancing the remote operation of autonomous and robotic systems in space.
City of Newcastle to trial its first driverless shuttle bus
The trial will be conducted along Newcastle's foreshore.
Report: Despite innovation, data workers struggle in their job
Workers waste half their time searching for and preparing data instead of gaining insights according to a new report.
Forget mining! There are new ways to farm crypto
Bram Cohen, founder and CEO of Chia Network, talks to ZDNet's Tonya Hall about building the developer community and new ways to farm, instead of mine, crypto.
Why didn't Microsoft come up with an Android-like platform?
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently listed the company's failure to come up with an Android-like mobile platform as one of his greatest mistakes. Read more: https://zd.net/32qJa2K
NSW looks to biometric payments and Netflix-like public transport subscriptions
Paying for transport like shopping at Amazon Go and the 'death' of the timetable as 'mobility-as-a-service' becomes the new way to travel in Sydney.
Earthquakes: Saving lives with a five-second warning
Tonya Hall sits down with Josh Bashioum, founder and CEO of Early Warning Labs, to discuss how earthquake warnings worked during the Ridgecrest earthquake, but why some LA residents didn't get the warning.
UTS says RoboCup is about building robots to improve lives, not winning
It is also a springboard for university students to enter the tech workforce.
How to get stuff done when you’re a busy CIO
CIO Strategy: In an age of continuous digital transformation, CIOs must create coping strategies to ensure they can deliver on the expectations of the executive team.
The Pentagon's new laser tool can identify a target by the heartbeat
The Pentagon developed the technology at the US Special Forces' request.
Walmart China turns to blockchain for food safety
PwC and VeChain used for blockchain system that will cover 100 product lines by the end of 2019.
LG and Qt partner up to expand webOS to automobiles and smart home devices
LG Electronics and The Qt Company will collaborate to apply webOS open source platform to automotive, robotics, and smart home devices.
Wary of uncertainty, Huawei expands business in Eastern Europe
As the trade dispute goes on, Chinese tech giant Huawei is pushing on with efforts in regions like the Balkans.
Turning a Raspberry Pi computer into an air monitoring station with a few add-ons
Pimoroni's Enviro+ Raspberry Pi hat lets you start to measure the quality of air around your home.
Victoria to trial automated vehicles in partnership with Telstra and Lexus
On-road testing will get underway on metropolitan and regional roads soon.
ViewSonic VX2880ml review: A good-value 28-inch 4K monitor
ViewSonic's VX2880ml is a well-specified 28-inch UltraHD (4K) display that delivers good performance at a reasonable price.
Office Mix, First Take: Create online lessons in PowerPoint
Microsoft is not known for educational computing tools, but with Office Mix it's turning PowerPoint into a tool for building online lessons.
InFocus BigTouch review
The largest and heaviest all-in-one PC we've ever seen, the BigTouch may find a niche in some presentation, classroom or signage situations. However, the price is almost as eye-watering as the system when you try to lift it.
Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010
Microsoft's ISA server has grown a loyal following over the years. The recently released Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 (TMG) is the newest prodigy in this lineage.
Kace Kbox 1000
The appliance format of the Kbox 1000 puts a new slant on systems management, making the process significantly easier, quicker and more affordable compared to traditional software-only solutions.
Toshiba Satellite Pro M300
Toshiba, who built one of the world's first notebooks, clearly has a head start in the race to put a laptop on every desk. The AU$1,210 Satellite M300 is a step in the right direction, being a modest, yet high quality desktop replacement at a reasonable price.
Citrix GoToMyPC 6.0
Cost aside, GoToMyPC 6.0 is a great service. It is extremely easy to install, has great features and most importantly, it just works.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is the best tool available for dictating text and commanding a Web browser by voice, despite the gradual adjustments needed to conform to your personal manner of speaking.
Pioneer DreamBook Light 350S
At AU$999, the DreamBook Light 350S is one of the cheapest notebooks money can buy. You get what you pay for, however.
BenQ Joybook A33E
The A33E is a reasonable notebook for those on a budget, but its dearth of features and low battery life when compared to some of its competitors is undoubtedly a deterrent.
